Caregivers May Find It Relatively Easy to Be Sensitive and Responsive

question 76

Multiple Choice

Caregivers may find it relatively easy to be sensitive and responsive toward their baby if

• A) they are clinically depressed, so that the infant's positive responses have a therapeutic effect
• B) they were rejected themselves as children and vow to parent differently than they were parented
• C) they had not planned the pregnancy and thus, are less anxious about the responsibilities of parenthood
• D) all of these
• E) none of these

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Definitions:

Orbitofrontal Cortex

The orbitofrontal cortex is a region of the brain involved in the cognitive process of decision-making, processing of rewards and punishments, and emotion regulation.

Amygdala

A structure within the brain's temporal lobe associated with experiencing emotions, such as fear and pleasure, and forming emotional memories.

Gustatory Information

Data or sensory input related to the sense of taste.

Cranial Nerves

Nerves that emerge directly from the brain, including the brainstem, responsible for sensory and motor functions of the head and neck.